Shella, India

Meghalaya · India

Shella is a mid-size city in Meghalaya, India with a population of 54,039. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

54,039 Population 318/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
246.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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People

Population54,039
Density318/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain246.9 in/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population54,039
Population Density318 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates25.1786°, 91.6395°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceMeghalaya
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation246.9 inches (6,270 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shella

Shella is a mid-size city in India (Meghalaya) with a population of 54,039. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 58°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 246.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Shella

Shella has an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.1°C), the coldest is Jan (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 10664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.2°C / 54°F 6.7° / 17.8° 11.6
Feb 14.1°C / 57°F 9° / 19.2° 58.7
Mar 17.2°C / 63°F 12.5° / 21.8° 345.4
Apr 19.2°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.2° 717.5
May 20°C / 68°F 16.5° / 23.5° 1,119.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 18.1° / 23.4° 2,388.8
Jul 20.5°C / 69°F 18.3° / 22.7° 2,821.2
Aug 21.1°C / 70°F 18.5° / 23.7° 1,627.7
Sep 21°C / 70°F 18.1° / 24° 1,059.9
Oct 20°C / 68°F 15.6° / 24.3° 456.9
Nov 16.8°C / 62°F 11.4° / 22.2° 45.9
Dec 13.5°C / 56°F 8.1° / 18.9° 10.2
Shella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 246.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (14°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above India avg
January Average58°F (14°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area169.9 sq mi (440.1 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates25.1786°N, 91.6395°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 246.9"
550% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 67.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 11, 2025.

May 8, 1997 11 km WNW of Kar?mganj, India M6.0 69 km
Jan 3, 2017 18 km ENE of ?mb?sa, India M5.7 135 km
Nov 19, 1996 India-Bangladesh border region M5.4 126 km
Feb 26, 2025 5 km N of Morigaon, India M5.3 143 km
Aug 14, 2023 16 km NW of Karīmganj, India M5.3 65 km
Mar 2, 2013 25 km SSW of Kar?mganj, India M5.2 81 km
Oct 5, 1999 18 km NE of Dispur, India M5.2 124 km
Jan 23, 2023 12 km NE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 149 km
Feb 22, 1990 19 km NNE of Lakhipur, India M5.1 150 km
Dec 12, 1992 15 km ESE of Nongstoin, India M5.0 40 km
Feb 15, 2005 9 km W of L?la, India M5.0 113 km
Jun 16, 2023 India-Bangladesh border region M5.0 63 km
Apr 5, 2016 38 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.0 127 km
Feb 25, 1992 38 km NNW of Kar?mganj, India M5.0 59 km
Feb 2, 1991 3 km NE of Nongstoin, India M4.9 53 km
Oct 14, 2002 19 km SE of Jahedpur, Bangladesh M4.9 56 km
Oct 2, 2023 28 km S of Goālpāra, India M4.9 135 km
Nov 8, 2017 28 km N of Agartala, India M4.9 126 km
Aug 6, 1997 31 km ENE of Shillong, India M4.9 75 km
Sep 9, 2023 19 km ENE of Lāla, India M4.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Sidr (2007).

Year Name Category Closest
2007 Sidr Category 3 205 km
1997 Unnamed Category 3 194 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 172 km
1991 Unnamed Category 4 235 km
1988 Unnamed Category 2 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 ASSAM Earthquake 3.0 m 1,542 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (14°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 61°F (16°C) 1.2 in
March 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 17.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 26.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 48.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 67.2 in Wettest
August 76°F (25°C) 40.6 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 27.5 in
October 73°F (23°C) 10.3 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in

Shella has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 246.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (67.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Shella

Institution Type Founded Website
NIT Meghalaya College - ,
NIT Meghalaya College - ,

Schools in Shella

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mawlybgna Senkhasi U.P. School - - - -
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Museums in Shella

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Hason Raja Museum
Hason Raja Museum

Farmers Markets in Shella

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burair Gaon Bazar
Chechan Bazar
Dharon Bazar
Gobindaganj Bazar
Liakatganj Bazar
Market Place (Iew)
Shantiganj Bazar
Sohra Market

Hotels in Shella

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cherrapunjee Holiday Resort

Airports Near Shella

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Osmany International AirportZYLLarge Airport
Shillong AirportSHLMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shella

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CATHOLIC CHURCH
Lawbah Presbyterian Church
MAWTHANG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Sohsarat Presbiterian Church
Sts. Peter and Paul Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Shella

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Shella.

Name Description
Umseiniong Falls
Weikynmei

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

Things to See Near Shella

13 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Mawsmai stones
🌄 Viewpoints (12)
  • • Bangladesh Plains Viewpoint
  • • Beautiful viewpoint over the valley!
  • • Cricket Pitch
  • • Mawrong, Mot I Lop
  • • Nohkalikai Falls View Point
  • + 7 more

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shella

What is the population of Shella?

Shella has a population of 54,039 residents and is located in India. The population density is 318 people per square mile, spread across 169.9 square miles.

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Shella enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 58°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 246.9 inches.

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